Press Releases
Domestic Violence Solutions Will Celebrate Community and Collaboration during 11th Annual Luncheon Celebration
(January 16, 2019) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce their upcoming 11th Annual Luncheon – It takes more than a village… it takes a community.
What is LOVE, Youth Wellness Connection high school clubs, and Domestic Violence Solutions launch the Love Yourself Campaign in our local high schools to bring awareness to healthy dating and friendships
(January 10, 2019) February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month! It’s a national effort carried on by youth activists, community leaders, and national and local organizations, to raise awareness about abuse in teen relationships and promote programs that prevent it.
Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County Awarded Two Housing First Grants
(December 6, 2018) Domestic 
Violence Solutions (DVS), Santa Barbara County’s only full-service provider of 24-hour emergency shelter and services for domestic violence victims, has been awarded state and federal contracts in excess of $625,000 to support the housing needs of survivors of domestic violence throughout Santa Barbara County beginning in January 2019.
Help Shine Light on the Issue of Domestic Violence
(September 27, 2018) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS), Santa Barbara County’s only full-service provider of 24-hour emergency shelter and services for domestic violence victims, is proud to present October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Solutions’ upcoming 40-Hour Training fulfills state requirements for working with victims or perpetrators of domestic violence
(July 5, 2018) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County is pleased to offer a 40-Hour Advocacy Training in Santa Maria this August.
Help make the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors’ Golf Tournament Benefiting Domestic Violence Solutions a Hole-In-One
(April 11, 2018) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County is thrilled to be the beneficiary of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors’ 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, May 11.
Domestic Violence Solutions welcomes Community Leader Jan Campbell as new Executive Director
(Mar. 22, 2018) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the appointment of Jan Campbell as its new executive director.
Domestic Violence Solutions’ Shelter Playground Renovation Completed, Project Made Possible by The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara
(Feb. 28, 2018) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County is excited to announce the completion of its new emergency shelter playground.
Domestic Violence Solutions Announces 10th Annual Luncheon Celebration
(February 8, 2018) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce their upcoming 10th Annual Luncheon – Rising from the Ashes, Stories of Resilience.
Charles Anderson Retiring as Executive Director of Domestic Violence Solutions, Board Announces Executive Search
(January 16, 2018) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County’s Executive Director Charles Anderson will be retiring June 30.
CoastHills Credit Union Makes Holidays Brighter for Domestic Violence Victims and their Families
(December 21, 2017) Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) is thrilled to be the recipient of a generous $1,000 contribution from CoastHills Credit Union.
DVS Announces New Logo and Look
(November 20, 2017) Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County (DVS) is proud to unveil its new logo and organization rebrand.
Lighting the Path to Healing
(October 3, 2017) The community attended Domestic Violence Solutions’ Annual Candlelight Vigils in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and support of intimate partner violence victims.
DVS Announces New Board
(July 18, 2017) Domestic Violence Solutions Announces New Board Members and Officers
DVS Announces Santa Maria Shelter Expansion
(July 10, 2017) Trilogy Service Club Reaches Goal to Name a Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Room in Memory of Elyse Erwin.
DVS Announces Santa Maria Shelter Expansion
(June 28, 2017) The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Grants Domestic Violence Solutions Funding for Shelter Playground Renovation.
DVS Announces Santa Maria Shelter Expansion
(Mar 28, 2017) The expansion of our Santa Maria Emergency Shelter operations increases capacity from 28 clients to more than 60 clients at any given time.
DVS 40th Anniversary Luncheon
(Jan 19, 2017) Stories of Courage and Triumph – The luncheon raises awareness and funds to support victims of domestic violence and celebrates DVS’ 40 years of support and advocacy to the Santa Barbara Community.
Ronquillo DVS Statement
(Jan 10, 2017) DVS sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ranae Marie Ronquillo, the victim of a tragic domestic violence crime committed this past weekend in Lompoc that ended in her death.
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